Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 36 | 27 | 29 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 25 | 21 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Trail Blazers 121-112. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.